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CV Students Take Part in “Whatever It Takes” Pitch Session

January 15, 2014 No Comment

Carmel Valley Students Take Part in “Whatever It Takes” Pitch Session WIT, or Whatever It Takes, provides a college-level course for high school students where they learn entrepreneurship and leadership skills while designing, launching and growing social-impact projects. Students earn college units through UCSD. As part of the program the students have to go through […]

“Street of Dreams” Offers Paradise in Pacific Beach

January 14, 2014 1 Comment

With it’s incredible beach and bay views the north side of Pacific Beach is without question one of San Diego’s most sought after locations. What makes this property so special is where its situated. There is an elevated rim of streets on the north end of Pacific Beach surrounding historic Kate Sessions Park that afford homeowners […]

Dirty Dogs Donates 3,500 Pounds of Pet Food to RCHS

January 13, 2014 1 Comment

Dirty Dogs Donates 3,500 Pounds of Pet Food to Rancho Coastal Humane Society In one of the most successful pet food drives San Diego has ever seen, Dirty Dogs donated 3,500 pounds of pet food and supplies to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas on Tuesday, January 7th, 2014. Dirty Dogs met with volunteers and […]

“Club M” at The Grand Del Mar Hosts Chamber Event

January 10, 2014 No Comment

On January seventh the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce hosted their first sun-downer-networking mixer of 2014 at the Grand Del Mar in Club M. The San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce serves the areas of Del Mar, Sorrento Valley, Torrey Hills, Carmel Valley, Torrey Highlands, Rancho SantaFe, and La Jolla. There was some great […]

Toy King Detailing Puts the Shine Back in Your Ride!

January 9, 2014 No Comment

San Diego’s Premier mobile detailing company specializing in auto, marine, RV, aviation, and motorcycle cleaning and reconditioning services. Licensed and Insured to protect your investment, Toy King Detailing goes above and beyond to exceed your expectations and brings the SHINE back to your ride! “What makes auto detailing interesting to me as a profession is bringing the […]

Casa de Santo Tomás – Timeless California Architecture

January 8, 2014 No Comment

Casa de Santo Tomás, a truly unique custom estate home that was completed in 2010 consisting of timeless Early California architecture, contemporary flare & modern sustainability technology. Located upon a prime Rancho Santa Fe Covenant 3 acre parcel, this peaceful and private location has ideal topography for panoramic vistas of the rolling hills along the […]

Encinitas – A Modern & Sophisticated Beach Community

January 7, 2014 No Comment

Encinitas is a spectacular coastal town in northern San Diego County. In the late 1980’s the city had a vision of what a modern, sophisticated beach community could look like. The city brought together 5 very unique communities, New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff by the Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia. What makes Encinitas really special is […]

eWaste Event at Torrey Hills Center Draws Large Numbers

January 3, 2014 No Comment

If you have old electronics that you want to get rid of in an environmentally friendly way, you can stop by the back parking lot of the Torrey Hills Center in Carmel Valley once every three months on the last Saturday of the month. These events are a great turn out and half of the […]

Common Problems to Avoid when Applying for a Home Loan

December 27, 2013 No Comment

When you purchase or refinance a home, the average escrow period runs around 30 to 45 days. During this period the lender is going through your loan application and verifying the information that was listed and provided to them. There are a few things that you should be aware of during this process: Be sure […]

Ronda’s Closet Hosts “Princess Project” Benefit

December 26, 2013 No Comment

On December 12th the local Carmel Valley boutique, Ronda’s Closet, hosted a great event called The Princess Project. Every year, The Princess Project seeks and receives thousands of beautiful new or nearly new dresses and accessories in nearly perfect condition from individual donors and corporate partners. Hundreds of volunteers accept and organize these dresses and accessories to run an […]

Community Bank Takes Part in “Toys for Joy”

December 20, 2013 No Comment

Toys for Joy is an annual event, founded by Miles McPherson, the Senior Pastor of the Rock Church, founder of Miles Ahead and author of Do Something! Make Your Life Count. Christmas is a time for celebrating. For some, it is a time of plenty. However, many right in our town, will not know the incredible blessings […]

Newly Remodeled Home in “Hippest Neighborhoods in America”

December 17, 2013 No Comment

Newly Remodeled Contemporary in Forbes Magazine’s “Hippest Neighborhoods in America” San Diego natives have always known where the hot spots are in our county, communities like Cardiff, Ocean Beach and Kensington, but last year Forbes Magazine officially listed North Park as one of the Hippest neighborhoods in America. Perched on the border of North Park […]